Welcome to Malmö SFI Academy

By studying SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) at Malmö SFI Academy, you learn the Swedish language and gain valuable knowledge about culture and society in Sweden. The courses are adapted to your level and your years of education.

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You have the right to choose your SFI school. At Malmö SFI Academy, you’ll gain lifelong knowledge and friends for life.

Applications to Malmö SFI Academy open on June 1st, and courses start in August.

Why should I choose Malmö SFI Academy?

All our teachers speak Swedish right from the start, and you train your language skills throughout the school day. We often work with digital methods, which is why it’s good if you have some computer skills.

Our teaching is individualized, which means you follow a custom study plan and have personal progress check-ins continuously. We follow the Swedish National Agency for Education’s syllabus for SFI.

What are the SFI study options at Malmö SFI Academy?

We offer a wide variety of study options at Malmö SFI Academy. The study option you can take depends on various factors like your schedule, language level, years of education/previous studies, computer skills and more.

Flexi day time (Stv3)

The most flexible study option combining a minimum of 5, 9 or 15 hours on-site classes with additional online self studies. You book your lessons and make your own schedule for each week. Choose classes and times that suit your schedule Monday to Friday 08:15-16:45.

Suitable for highly motivated participants with a minimum of 13 years of formal education. Computer and internet required.

Choose from 3 day time alternatives:

Flexi Standard, 15 hours per week: a minimum of 5 hours on-site classes with an additional 10 hours online self studies. Mandatory daytime on-site meetings with your mentor occur approximately once a month.
Flexi Plus, 15 hours per week: a minimum of 9 hours on-site classes with an additional 6 hours online self studies. Mandatory daytime on-site meetings with your mentor occur approximately once a month.
Intensive (Flexi), 25 hours per week: a minimum of 15 hours on-site classes with an additional 10 hours online self studies. Mandatory daytime on-site meetings with your mentor occur approximately once a month.

Distance, 10 hours per week

The most individual option in regards to your schedule. Suitable if you have at least 13 years of previous studies. You are computer literate, motivated, have broadband, good self-discipline and experience of previous language studies. You will study independently, at any time, via our online learning platform for at least 10 hours a week. No online lessons to attend. A teacher follows your progress and gives you individual feedback.

Flexi evening time (Stv3) 9 hours per week

Suitable for highly motivated participants, with a minimum of 13 years of formal education, and with daytime obligations such as work or other studies. Computer and internet required.

You book your lessons and make your own schedule for each week. Choose classes from the schedule Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 17:30-20:30.

Choose from 2 different alternatives:

Flexi evening standard, 9 hours per week: a minimum of 3 hours on-site classes with an additional 6 hours online self studies.
Flexi evening plus, 9 hours per week: a minimum of 6 hours on-site classes with an additional 3 hours online self studies.

Daytime, 15 hours per week

A daytime study option for those who have 7-12 years of formal education and need a more relaxed pace. We often use computers as aids, and it’s good if you have some computer skills or an interest in gaining computer literacy.

Daytime, 20 hours per week

A daytime study option for those who have 7-12 years of formal education and prefer a slightly faster pace, 4h/day. We often use computers, and it’s good if you have some computer skills or an interest in gaining computer literacy.

Where is Malmö SFI Academy?

Malmö SFI Academy is located on Ledebursgatan 3 in central Malmö. Plan your trip at Skånetrafiken's web page.

Collaboration

From August 2025, Södra folkhögskolan Helsingborg is the principal of the courses, conducts all education and has the right to grade for SFI. Södra folkhögskolan Helsingborg collaborate with Folkuniversitet on SFI, with well-educated teachers and modern premises.

Södra Folkhögskolan Helsingborg started in 2018 and Folkuniversitetet was founded in 1942. Together, we use our long experience to meet society’s needs and give students a strong base for the future.